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Kaweka Forest Park

For	Old Manson Hut (historic)
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Manson Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Manson Biv
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Mangatainoka Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Black Birch Biv (Kaweka)
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Rocks Ahead Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Rocks Ahead Biv
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Otutu Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Omarukokere Biv
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:50
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Harkness Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Te Puke Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:50
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Mangaturutu Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Venison Tops Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Tussock Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Ngaawapurua Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Cameron Hut (Kaweka)
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Kaweka Flats Biv
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:50
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Dominie Biv
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Ballard Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Makahu saddle hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Mackintosh hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Te Puia Lodge
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Back Ridge Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Kiwi Mouth Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:50
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Middle Hill Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Makino Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Studholme Saddle Hut
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Back Ridge Bivouac
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.

For	Kiwi Saddle Hut (Kaweka Range)
Alert	Limited road access into Kaweka Forest Park Access to the Kaweka Forest Park is mainly by helicopter as most local roads are closed – open to residents and emergency services only. Check closures with Hasting District Council or Hawke's Bay Civil Defence status map. Visitors only have foot access via Lotkow Road and Kaweka Road. To get to Kaweka J, you will have to walk 2 to 2.5 hr from Lotkow/Kaweka Road junction to Makahu Saddle carpark, then 2 to 2.5 hr one way from Makahau Saddle carpark to Kaweka J. In total it will be at least a 10 hr return trip. The road to the Mackintosh carpark and the Lakes carpark is now accessible. Other roads into the park have sustained varying levels of damage. Roads closed include Whittle Road (Kaweka and Lotkow Road), Makahu Road, Comet Road and the access road to Lawrence carpark. First published on 10 March 2023. Last reviewed on 19 May 2023.
Date	19 May 2023 13:51
Source	Crown Copyright: Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai 2023.